About Meadow View Elementary School · Jacksonville
Meadow View Elementary School is a public K-5 elementary school in Jacksonville, North Carolina, operated by the Onslow County Schools district. Located at 1026 Fire Tower Road, the school serves approximately 495–530 students in kindergarten through fifth grade under the leadership of Principal Cheryl Twigger and Assistant Principal Dr. Thomas Martin. The school's motto is "Positive People + Positive Energy = Positive Results," and its students are known as Mustangs. It offers a Gifted & Talented (AIG) program, a Before & After School Program, and an active PTO that meets monthly.
Meadow View Elementary School (MVES) is one of 24 elementary schools in the Onslow County School District, serving families on and around Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The school operates from a campus at 1026 Fire Tower Road (zip 28540) and enrolls roughly 500 students across grades K-5, with a student-teacher ratio of about 14:1 according to public ranking sites. The school's identity centers on its motto — "Positive People + Positive Energy = Positive Results" — and its Mustang mascot. Academically, MVES provides standard Onslow County elementary curriculum along with a Gifted & Talented (Academically/Intellectually Gifted, or AIG) program led by specialist Kristie Waller. The school also runs a Before & After School Program for working families, and its Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) holds monthly meetings in the school's Commons (third Wednesday of each month, 6:30–7:30 p.m.) to support enrichment, equipment, and community events such as Scholastic Book Fairs. Meadow View is led by Principal Cheryl Twigger (an educator for 21 years, with degrees from Gardner-Webb University, Salem College, and East Carolina University) and Assistant Principal Dr. Thomas Martin, who serves as the school's testing coordinator and transportation/bus contact.
- Owner
- Onslow County Schools (district); Principal: Mrs. Cheryl Twigger; Assistant Principal: Dr. Thomas Martin
- Serves
- Jacksonville, North Carolina (Onslow County), including families connected to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
- Rating
- GreatSchools 6/10; GreatSchools summary states 'performing average compared to public and charter schools in North Carolina with the same grade levels.'
About Meadow View Elementary School
Meadow View Elementary School (MVES) is a public K-5 school serving the Jacksonville, North Carolina community within the Onslow County School District. With roughly 500 students and a 14:1 student-teacher ratio, the school is guided by the motto "Positive People + Positive Energy = Positive Results" and operates with its Mustang mascot identity. The school's leadership team includes Principal Cheryl Twigger and Assistant Principal Dr. Thomas Martin.
- Grades served: K-5
- Enrollment: approximately 495–530 students
- Student-teacher ratio: about 14:1
- Mascot: Mustangs
- Motto: "Positive People + Positive Energy = Positive Results"
- District: Onslow County Schools
Principal's Corner
Mrs. Cheryl Twigger serves as principal of Meadow View Elementary. She has been an educator for 21 years, beginning as a Kindergarten teacher in Iredell County and later working in Guilford and Carteret Counties before joining Onslow County 7 years ago. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Gardner-Webb University, a Master of Arts in Teaching from Salem College, and a Master of School Administration from East Carolina University. She and her family live in the Camp Lejeune area, where her husband serves as a K9 officer.
- Principal: Mrs. Cheryl Twigger
- Email: [email protected]
- Degrees: B.S. (Gardner-Webb), M.A.T. (Salem College), M.S.A. (East Carolina University)
Assistant Principal's Corner
Dr. Thomas Martin serves as assistant principal. A 16-year educator with prior experience as a third- and fourth-grade teacher, curriculum coach, and middle school assistant principal, he grew up in eastern North Carolina. At MVES he focuses on instructional support, is the school's testing coordinator, and serves as the transportation/bus contact, partnering with Principal Twigger on behavior and schoolwide initiatives.
- Assistant Principal: Dr. Thomas Martin
- Roles: testing coordinator, transportation/bus contact
Academics & Gifted Services
Meadow View follows the Onslow County Schools K-5 curriculum and offers enrichment through its Academically/Intellectually Gifted (AIG) program. The AIG specialist works with identified gifted students and supports referrals, parent resources, and the district's AIG Focus newsletter.
- AIG Specialist: Kristie Waller
- Email: [email protected]
- Programs referenced: OCS Gifted Services, OCS Referrals and Services, OCS AIG Focus Newsletter, OCS AIG Parent/Student Resources
Before & After School Program
The school runs a Before & After School Program that supports working families with extended-day care around the regular K-5 instructional day. The program is featured prominently on the school's homepage and is part of Onslow County Schools' broader before- and after-school care offerings.
- Featured on school's homepage as a key family offering
- Aligned with Onslow County Schools after-school care standards
PTO & Family Engagement
The Meadow View PTO is an active parent-teacher organization that meets the third Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the school's Commons (currently in person). The PTO enriches the school by funding equipment not covered by district funds, hosting events such as Scholastic Book Fairs, and bringing families and teachers together in support of students. According to GuideStar, the PTO operates as a registered nonprofit (EIN 36-4381331) with a mission focused on enrichment, welfare of children, and home–school cooperation.
- PTO meetings: third Wednesday of each month, 6:30–7:30 p.m. in school Commons
- PTO website: https://mvelementarypto.wixsite.com/mvpto
- Events include Scholastic Book Fair
- PTO is a 501(c)-type parent organization (EIN 36-4381331 per GuideStar)
Directory & Staff
The school's online directory lists more than 80 staff members across teaching, student support, and operations roles. Visible roles include classroom teachers, an EC (Exceptional Children) Intensive Support teacher and EC TA, school psychologist Kathryn Cook, occupational therapist Katherine Benson, treasurer, and tutors.
- School Psychologist: Kathryn Cook
- Occupational Therapist: Katherine Benson
- EC Intensive Support and EC TA positions staffed
- Treasurer and Tutor roles listed in directory
Calendar & School Events
The school maintains a public calendar of events and back-to-school activities. Back to School Night is held in late August (e.g., Thursday, August 21, 4:00–6:00 p.m.) to welcome families at the start of the year.
- Back to School Night: late August, 4:00–6:00 p.m.
- Public calendar accessible on the school website
Location & Contact
Meadow View Elementary is located on Fire Tower Road in Jacksonville, NC, convenient to families in the broader Camp Lejeune area. The campus mailing address and main phone lines are published on the school site and district pages.
- Address: 1026 Fire Tower Road, Jacksonville, NC 28540
- Phone: 910-478-3522 (main) and 910-478-3422
- District: Onslow County Schools